Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 35:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 35:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 35:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God sent messengers to tell people to stop doing bad things and not worship other gods. If they listen and do good, they can stay in the special place God promised them, but the people didn't listen to God's messengers.

Jeremiah 35:15: I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending [them], saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:9-10

Unlike Jeremiah 35:15, where God sends prophets to turn people from their evil ways, here God intends to destroy the people for their stubbornness.

Exodus 32:9-10: And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it [is] a stiffnecked people:

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

This verse indicates that God intended for the people not to understand or return and be healed, which contrasts with Jeremiah 35:15 where God urges the people to turn from their wickedness.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

In contrast to the invitation in Jeremiah 35:15, here God instructs Jeremiah not to pray for the people because He will not listen.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 3:7

This verse suggests a refusal to listen, even though God's prophets are sent as in Jeremiah 35:15, implying a hardened rebellion against God's message.

Ezekiel 3:7: But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel [are] impudent and hardhearted. [impudent...: Heb. stiff of forehead, and hard of heart]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 36:16

Instead of heeding the prophets like in Jeremiah 35:15, this verse shows the people mocking and despising the messages of the prophets.

2 Chronicles 36:16: But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till [there was] no remedy. [remedy: Heb. healing]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Jeremiah 35:15 could be seen in the call for obedience to God's commands while people continue to disobey. It highlights the conflict between divine command and human action, where despite clear guidance, people often choose to go their own way, demonstrating inconsistency between divine expectations and human behavior.

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